Do Soundproofing Wall Panels Work

An overview of the best soundproofing panels and acoustic wall panels

Are you looking for soundproofing Panels or sound absorption?

Soundproofing wall panels and acoustic wall panels are completely different products and can't be interchangeably used.

So what is the difference between soundproofing and sound absorption? How do you know if you need to use soundproofing wall panels or acoustic wall panels?

If you are trying to block noise from getting into or out of a room, then you need to look at soundproofing the wall with soundproof wall panels. This could be trying to block the unwanted noise from noisy neighbours through your party wall from. e.g. TV noise, music, talking, snoring etc. Research from Compare the Market revealed that noise complaints to UK councils happen every two and a half minutes, with the top nuisance complaint being that of noise.

However, if you are looking to improve the room acoustics within a space, then you need to look at sound absorption and acoustic wall panels. This is common in communal spaces such as classrooms, village halls, schools, restaurants and also used to reduce echo and reverberation in music studios and home cinema rooms.

Learn more about the difference between Sound Absorption and Soundproofing Panels

How Soundproofing Panels Work

The SoundBoard 4 is the biggest selling direct to wall soundproofing wall panel. Unlike acoustic wall panels, the SoundBoard 4 is used to help reduce unwanted airborne noise through a party wall. So how do you know if the SoundBoard 4 is the correct soundproofing solution for you?

SoundBoard 4™ Soundproofing Panel

Soundproofing Wall Panels FAQ's 

How Do Acoustic Wall Panels Work?

What happens if you are looking to improve the acoustics within a room, rather than soundproof a wall?

If you are looking to improve the acoustics within a room, then this can be done easily with sound absorption products.

Sound energy will bounce off smooth, hard surfaces (in a similar way a rubber ball bounces off the ground). This repeated bouncing of sound energy creates an amplifying effect and makes the noise within a room appear much louder. This is why it can sometimes be hard to have a conversation within a communal space such as a restaurant even when the person you are trying to speak to is only a few feet away.

How sound absorption acoustic wall panels work

The image above shows how the soft material used in the blue acoustic wall panel (shown on the right hand image) is designed to absorb sound energy helping to stop it from bouncing around the room.

This in turn helps to make the room acoustics become clearer and quieter because less sound energy is travelling and amplifying around the room. The below video highlights the big improvement in acoustics within an office space once the ProSound Acoustic Wall Panels have been installed.

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Sound Absorption Acoustic Wall Panels FAQ's

High performance acoustic wall and ceiling panels are available in a large variety of colours, shapes and sizes to suit the aesthetics of any room. They make a big difference to the acoustics within a room and are very simple to install.

Soundproofing Panels For Walls Summary

The advice of the expert team at The Soundproofing Store is to always use the highest performing system you can depending on the space you can lose from your wall and also the budget you have to spend. There is no such thing as over soundproofing, but there is such a thing as under soundproofing.

Soundproofing panels such as the SoundBoard4 are an excellent solution when used in the correct circumstances and are especially suited to the use on internal stud walls, or for clear, higher frequency airborne noise on solid walls.

It is important to use the correct wall soundproofing solution depending on the type of noise problem being heard and the construction of the wall. If you are looking for soundproofing wall panels to reduce the noise being heard from noisy neighbours and are unsure if they are the right choice of soundproofing, then please speak to an expert. Feel free to contact us on the number below, or by filling in the below contact form. Whatever your soundproofing or sound absorption question, we are here to help.



Author

Sam Fessey heads up the Sound Absorption department within The Soundproofing Store. With a huge amount of experience in acoustics, his extensive knowledge is invaluable in working with all types of settings in helping to transform noisy environments into peaceful, productive spaces for people to enjoy.